"Blind Side" biological mother charged with DUI

The biological mother of Michael Oher, subject of the bestselling book “The Blind Side” and the subsequent movie, was arrested Thursday and charged with DUI.

Denise Oher, 56, was also charged with driving on a suspended license and disorderly conduct. She is being held on $7,500 bond.

According to police, the incident happened just after 3 p.m. at Poplar and Leath in the Medical Center area. Police found several people gathering around a Jaguar. Officers found Oher at the wheel, keys in her hand and the engine running, according to an affidavit. Police found a partially consumed bottle of Burnetts Vodka near her hand, the affidavit said, while also smelling alcohol on her. She was taken into custody, and is now at Jail East.

Denise Oher has been arrested at least 10 times in recent years for driving on a suspended license. She also has numerous other driving-related offenses.

Michael Oher plays on the offensive line for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. After a rough childhood as his mother was addicted to crack, Oher was eventually adopted by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, as depicted in the book and movie.